Linglong Green Max vs Maxxis Premitra HP5: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Linglong Green Max and Maxxis Premitra HP5 appear in 29 tests, 2 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Linglong Green Max performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 2 tests.
How the Maxxis Premitra HP5 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 27 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Linglong Green Max is the stronger all-round choice, leading in overall performance and Tire Lab Score. The Maxxis Premitra HP5 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Linglong Green Max if
- You prefer the Linglong Green Max's brand, sizing or price
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Linglong Green Max | Maxxis Premitra HP5 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 2 | 27 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 15.4 | 8.1 |
| Latest test | 2020 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | 84.6 | 84.2 |
Tire Lab Score
Linglong Green Max
Maxxis Premitra HP5
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Linglong Green Max | Maxxis Premitra HP5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 11.8 | Avg rank 8.8 314 | Maxxis Premitra HP5 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 16.3 1 | Avg rank 7.7 253 | Maxxis Premitra HP5 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 14.0 | Avg rank 6.8 432 | Maxxis Premitra HP5 |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 12.9 | Maxxis Premitra HP5 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 14.0 | Avg rank 5.2 53 | Maxxis Premitra HP5 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 2 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Linglong Green Max vs Maxxis Premitra HP5
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 8.8, compared to 11.8 for the Linglong Green Max.
☀️ Dry: Linglong Green Max vs Maxxis Premitra HP5
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 7.7, compared to 16.3 for the Linglong Green Max.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Linglong Green Max vs Maxxis Premitra HP5
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 6.8, compared to 14.0 for the Linglong Green Max.
📏 Mileage: Linglong Green Max vs Maxxis Premitra HP5
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 12.9, compared to no data for the Linglong Green Max.
🔋 Efficiency: Linglong Green Max vs Maxxis Premitra HP5
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 5.2, compared to 14.0 for the Linglong Green Max.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Linglong Green Max or Maxxis Premitra HP5?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Maxxis Premitra HP5 ranks higher on average than the Linglong Green Max.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Linglong Green Max across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Maxxis Premitra HP5 ranks better than the Linglong Green Max.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Maxxis Premitra HP5 shows better mileage performance than the Linglong Green Max.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Linglong Green Max appears in 2 independent tests, Maxxis Premitra HP5 in 27, with 2 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →